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621 EYK

1996 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,606 mi
Last recorded127,606 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 3 Series112,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration621 EYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2007 127,606 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 127,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 110,177 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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621 EYK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 621 EYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 621 EYK registered?

621 EYK is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is 621 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 621 EYK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 621 EYK have outstanding finance?

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